US Bridges

Arrow HWY over San Gabriel Riv

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI E/O I-605 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0072

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,275
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arrow HWY over San Gabriel Riv is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Arrow HWY over San Gabriel Riv in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,275 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,330 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArrow HWY
CrossesSan Gabriel Riv
Location0.5MI E/O I-605 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L528
Coordinates34.11243, -117.96999
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,275 (2012)
Projected traffic24,330 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arrow HWY over San Gabriel Riv built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arrow HWY over San Gabriel Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does Arrow HWY over San Gabriel Riv carry?

About 20,275 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Arrow HWY over San Gabriel Riv?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Arrow HWY over San Gabriel Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.